Next federal election will be fought ‘on local issues,’ say councils

Partnerships with local governments and an overhaul of funding are among 12 ways parties can deliver for local communities, according to a new campaign. 

18 September, 2018

Waste industry calls for tax shake-up on recyclables

As the Commonwealth works on a new national waste policy there is growing pressure for Australia to follow France’s lead and lower tax rates on recycled materials.

30 August, 2018

New ministry signals Commonwealth’s policy direction

Government’s new frontbench points to population management, energy prices and immigration as priorities.

28 August, 2018

PM changes ‘incredibly disruptive’ to progress  

Australia’s incessant leadership coups are profoundly impacting the country’s ability to tackle its long-term challenges, experts say.

28 August, 2018

Morrison wins Liberal leadership, Frydenberg elected deputy

Scott Morrison has been elected leader of the Liberal party and 30th Prime Minister of Australia, capping off a tumultuous week in federal government.

24 August, 2018

Federal Government updates cyber security strategy: Taylor

Threat blocking, data sharing, an insurance market that “recognises investment in security” and awareness campaigns are all part of an updated cyber agenda.

8 August, 2018

Push for accessible housing regulations

Campaign calls on Australian governments to introduce regulations mandating that new houses meet accessibility standards.

6 August, 2018

The biggest game in town just got bigger

The new Defence Support Services panel of 580 firms seems like a lot but its hard work spending $36 billion properly, so there may be method in the apparent madness.

3 August, 2018

Dollars and sense: governments overhaul financial reports

Australia’s efforts to improve government fiscal reporting have been highlighted in an OECD report, which recommends greater use of summaries and analyses.

20 July, 2018

APS ‘hollowed out’ by outsourcing, stagnant wages

The federal public service is plagued by a reliance on outsourcing, a lack of mobility and poor wage growth, the APS Review has been told.

16 July, 2018

Government fares worst for customer experience: survey

The majority of citizens find their interactions with government services to be disconnected, slow and lacking in customer engagement, research finds.

10 July, 2018

IBM ‘out of the sin bin’: experts criticise $1b contract

Experts say the Commonwealth’s landmark $1 billion whole-of-government contract with IBM is contrary to its $100 million procurement cap and bad news for small and medium-sized enterprises.

10 July, 2018

Fleets shaped by technologies, international developments

An upcoming Government News report puts the focus on fleet.

5 July, 2018

DTA ‘not at centre’ of government’s digital thinking: report

Government and opposition senators split on the role and responsibilities of the Digital Transformation Agency in driving digital delivery in government.

2 July, 2018